Ethereum News Today: Investors Flock to Little Pepe as Meme Coin Market Reboots

Ethereum-based meme coin Little Pepe (LILPEPE) has surpassed $23 million in its presale, marking a significant milestone for the project as it continues to attract widespread investor interest. As of the latest update, the token has reached Stage 12 of its presale, having sold over 14.25 billion tokens. The presale price in Stage 12 stands at $0.0021, a 110% increase from the initial Stage 1 price of $0.001 [1]. The project's planned listing price of $0.003 suggests a potential 42.9% upside from the current presale level [2].

Little Pepe differentiates itself from other meme coins through its technical infrastructure. Built on a dedicated Ethereum Layer 2 network, it offers high transaction throughput at low fees. This infrastructure is designed to support scalability and accessibility, allowing for faster and more cost-effective transactions. Additionally, the project incorporates an anti-sniping mechanism to reduce the influence of bot-driven trading in early stages, enhancing fairness for all participants [3]. The token is also EVM-compatible, which aligns it with Ethereum’s broader decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem and opens up potential integrations with existing platforms.

Security and trust are central to the project’s credibility. The smart contracts have been audited by CertiK, a leading blockchain security firm, and received a trust score of 81.55 from Freshcoins.io [4]. These assessments have contributed to the token's inclusion on CoinMarketCap, further enhancing its visibility and legitimacy within the cryptocurrency market. The project’s commitment to transparency and security has helped build confidence among investors, many of whom are drawn to its structured approach to fund allocation and token distribution [5].

Community engagement plays a crucial role in the project’s growth. Little Pepe has launched a $777,000 giveaway, offering ten winners $77,000 worth of tokens each. To qualify, participants must contribute at least $100 in the presale and complete social media engagement tasks. This initiative has generated considerable buzz on platforms like Telegram, Discord, and X (Twitter), where the community actively promotes the token through memes and viral content [6]. Analysts note that this grassroots strategy has helped Little Pepe expand beyond traditional crypto circles and tap into a broader, internet-savvy audience [7].

The presale's success reflects broader trends in the meme coin sector, which has seen a resurgence in 2025. With over $22 million raised in presale funding and more than 14.5 billion tokens sold, Little Pepe is being viewed by some as a potential successor to earlier meme coin successes like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. While its current price is significantly lower, early participants have already seen returns of up to 100% from earlier stages [8]. The project’s tokenomics structure, which includes a fixed supply and staged price increases, is designed to incentivize early participation and reduce post-launch selling pressure.

Looking ahead, the team has indicated that the public launch is planned for 2025. As the presale progresses, the project is preparing for major exchange listings, with plans to debut on two top centralized exchanges and eventually list on the largest exchange in the world [9]. This strategic move aims to enhance liquidity and accessibility, potentially broadening the token’s appeal to institutional and retail investors alike. Market analysts suggest that, given the project’s technical foundation and community-driven growth, Little Pepe is well-positioned to capture a significant share of the meme coin market as it moves toward launch [10].

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[1] title1 (https://cointelegraph.com/market-releases/little-pepe-lilpepe-reaches-stage-12-of-presale-raises-over-22-3m)

[2] title2 (https://www.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/ethereum-meme-coin-little-pepe-surpasses-23000000-in-presale-4208271)

[3] title4 (https://cryptobriefing.com/stage-11-sold-out-little-pepe-crosses-22325000-in-presale-funding/)

[4] title5 (https://www.bitcoininsider.org/article/284079/top-5-meme-coins-buy-and-turn-1500-massive-wealth-2025)

[5] title3 (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/21/3137512/0/en/Little-Pepe-LILPEPE-Presale-Funding-Soars-Past-22-325-000-Stage-11-Ends-Early.html)